100 mm thick on the hull front and turret, with the gun mantlet reaching up to 200 mm.
8.8 cm KwK 36 L/56 gun, derived from the legendary "88" anti-aircraft gun.
Maybach V-12 petrol engine (initially HL 210, later the 700 hp HL 230 P45).
Maximum road speed of about 38–45 km/h (24–28 mph).
5 members (commander, gunner, loader, driver, and radio operator). Development & Variants